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Alexander High School

High School · Douglas County · Douglasville, GA

A Douglas County high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6500 Alexander Pkwy, Douglasville, GA 30135

  • Math 16% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-26.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.6 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation19.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$13,179
Chronic Absenteeism25.3%

Students at Alexander High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Alexander High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Douglasville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,991

Median home value

$277,400

Median rent

$1,550/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

77.8%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
19.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
2 boys'·5 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
King's Way Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–121.7 mi100Compare →
Youth Villages at Inner HarbourEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–123.1 mi33Compare →
Chapel Hill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–123.8 mi1,665Compare →
Harvester Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–123.9 mi278Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Douglas County

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#14 of 35
District spending per student
$13,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alexander High School is listed in Douglas County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alexander High School

Alexander High School is a public high school in Douglasville, GA, part of Douglas County, serving approximately 1,844 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,418 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alexander High School

What grades does Alexander High School serve?

Alexander High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Alexander High School?

Alexander High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,844 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alexander High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alexander High School rank in GA?

Alexander High School ranks #1,418 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Alexander High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alexander High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alexander High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alexander High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Alexander High School a charter school?

No, Alexander High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alexander High School a Title I school?

No, Alexander High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alexander High School?

56.0% of students at Alexander High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,844
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.3%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 30135)
66,689
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
39
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30135; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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